Artisan Baker
Ottolive Foods – Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Pay: £20,800.00 – £28,000.00 per year (Starting salary reflective of experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
About Ottolive Bakery,
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakery has been proudly baking some of the finest sourdough and viennoiserie in the heart of Shropshire for the past ten years. We specialize in long-fermented breads and high-quality pastries, supplying both wholesale customers and our own shop located just across from our shaping bench.
With exciting new projects on the horizon, this is a fantastic time to join our passionate and growing team.
About the Role
We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Artisan Baker. While we prefer candidates with some relevant kitchen or bakery experience, full training will be provided for the right person. What matters most to us is a genuine passion for the craft and a hunger to learn.
Key Responsibilities
You will be involved in every stage of the artisan baking process, including:
- Production: Mixing doughs (spiral mixer), hand moulding, and shaping sourdough and yeasted breads.
- Oven Work: Precision loading, baking, and unloading of products.
- Pastry & Prep: Preparing viennoiserie, pastries, and cakes; weighing ingredients accurately.
- Operations: Packing products for wholesale/retail and setting up the bakery for the day.
- Hygiene & Safety: Maintaining a clean workspace, logging temperatures, following HACCP procedures, and participating in deep cleaning/maintenance.
Who We’re Looking For
Our bakery features an open kitchen setting, so professionalism is key. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience: Some background in a bakery or professional kitchen.
- Physical Stamina: This is a demanding role; you must be able to lift 16kg flour sacks and handle up to 4 tonnes of dough per week.
- Reliability: A positive "can-do" attitude and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as required.
- Pride in Craft: A sharp eye for detail and a desire to produce high-quality goods.
What We Offer
- Expert Training: Comprehensive, hands-on training in artisan bread and pastry techniques.
- Environment: A supportive, friendly, and respected independent working environment.
- Growth: The opportunity to be part of upcoming projects and evolve with the business.
- Perks: Employee discount on our fresh products.
How to Apply
If you are ready to commit to the training and development required to become a skilled artisan baker, we want to hear from you.
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A covering letter explaining why you want to join the team at Ottolive Bakery.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview with our Head Baker to discuss the role and expectations in more detail.
Work Location: In person (Shropshire) Benefits: Employee discount
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
